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Zimbabwe opposition denounces Mugabe's govt plans
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - - Zimbabwe's two opposition factions said Wednesday they will not take part in a government formed by President Robert Mugabe before power-sharing talks have been concluded.
The main opposition Movement for Democratic Change described Mugabe's intention to form a government regardless of the opposition as "a declaration of war against the people".
"It's very clear that if he announces the new cabinet it's a declaration of war against the people. You can't just have a cabinet without a mandate," MDC spokesman Nelson Chamisa told AFP.
Mugabe told government mouthpiece The Herald on Wednesday that he would form a new government "soon" even without a resolution to currently stalled power-sharing talks with the MDC.
The spokesman for the smaller MDC faction, Edwin Mushoriwa said: "We are not going to be part of Mugabe's gouvernment. We are actually looking forward to the conclusion of the dialogue when Mugabe and (MDC leader Morgan) Tsvangirai form a transitional government"
The parties were responding to Mugabe's announcement that a new government would shortly be set up, reported in state media Wednesday.
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